| sample |
$5 |
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| makes 10 cups |
| 4oz BAG |
$19 |
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| 38¢ per cup |
| 16oz BAG |
$59 |
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| 30¢ per cup |
| teabags |
$10 |
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| 15 teabags |
Description
Green tea from the Chinese village of Dragon Well (Lung Ching in local parlance). Dragon Well tea has a distinguished shape. Its leaves are broad and flat, a result of laborious drying. There is something to show for this hard work: Dragon Well tea is refreshingly smooth, sweet and delicate, among the very best of Chinese greens. Our 'Dragon Well Requiem' is a First Grade version of this truly sublime tea.
Story
Dragon Well name derives from a local spring that legend has it is the lair of a dragon. Also known as Lung Ching, it is the best known of China's green teas, justifiably so. It had been presented as tribute to many generations of Chinese emperors, and was the tea served to Richard Nixon in his memorable encounter with Mao Tse-tung. In local parlance, it is praised for its "four uniques": jade color, vegetative aroma, mellow chestnut flavor and singular shape.
"This tea has a very subtle flavor -- as opposed to a tea like Gunpowder. The flavor it does have is very grassy and leaf-like. The potency of this grass-iness leaves a somewhat bitter aftertaste. Personally, I prefer this, but I could understand why someone might not. Overall, the lightness of this tea makes it an elegant choice and it is one of my favorites for sure."
[ >10 mins @ 180°F ]
"This is FANTASTIC!!! I have tried other dragonwell teas but it took a while before Adagio could restock (understandable with the tea industry as well as any other agricultural product) this delightfully flavorful green tea. I HIGHLY recommend this and I have tried many greens and whites in my time but I truly do believe that this is worth the extra effort, price and the wait for it to become available again to the Adagio community. THANKS!"
[ 2 mins @ 180°F ]
"Good, strong tea, fantastic for after heavy meals. I like my tea strong, and about two pinches lasts a good several infusions. "
"This tea makes a powerful yellow liquor that makes for a bold and earthy tea. I enjoy this tea regularly, but would caution folks not to steep this longer than 3 minutes or it may knock you over!"
[ 3 mins @ 180°F ]
"I have been drinking Dragonwell tea for over five years and I have found it to be one of the best green teas."
"This is one of my favorite greens. It's a full-bodied, earthy/grassy tea with a wonderful aroma. I took a chance when I originally ordered the sampler from Adagio, having never had it before, and I am glad I did. It's a bit finicky, so be sure not to overbrew it and turn it too bitter."
[ 3 mins @ 180°F ]
Recommendations
Tea Recipes (containing Dragonwell tea)